Little Chalfont Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Little Chalfont’s crime rate stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 57.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to a daily risk of one reported crime for every 31 days, a figure that, while showing a 62.6% increase from April, remains exceptionally low compared to national standards. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (38.5% of all incidents), followed by other theft (15.4%) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). These patterns align with Little Chalfont’s character as a small, built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where community dynamics and limited commercial density may contribute to lower crime rates. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended evenings—likely influences the rise in public order offences and other theft, as increased social activity can create opportunities for crime. However, the area’s overall safety is evident in its consistent underperformance relative to the UK average for violent crime, with violence and sexual offences recorded at 1.4 per 1,000, 51% below the national benchmark. This suggests that while localised spikes in certain categories occur, Little Chalfont’s broader crime environment remains markedly safer than the UK average. The relatively low levels of property crime, such as vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.1 per 1,000), further reinforce the area’s distinct profile, which may be shaped by its compact, residential nature and limited exposure to high-traffic commercial zones.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 200% (from 1 to 3). These jumps highlight a shift in crime patterns, though overall violent crime rates remain 51% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Public order offences doubled from 1 to 2, suggesting heightened activity in communal spaces during the month. While other theft and bicycle theft slightly exceeded UK averages, the area’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the national benchmark. Residents may find the 38.5% share of violence and sexual offences most relevant, as this category dominates local crime statistics despite the UK-wide trend of declining violent crime. The 57.1% gap between Little Chalfont’s rate and the UK average underscores the area’s continued safety relative to the rest of the country.

Little Chalfont's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 62.6% increase from 2.2 per 1,000 in the previous month. This means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 277 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day in Little Chalfont during May, a rate that, while higher than April, remains well below the national average when scaled to the area’s population of 7,210. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a 1-in-277 chance of experiencing a crime in May, a ratio that highlights the area’s generally low crime profile despite the month-on-month rise. This increase may partly reflect seasonal patterns, such as extended evenings and bank holidays, which can influence social interactions and outdoor activity levels.